EW Nutrition names Jan Vanbrabant as new CEO
Jan Vanbrabant has been appointed chief executive of German animal nutrition player, EW Nutrition.
Vanbrabant is an experienced manager in animal health and nutrition, having held leadership roles at DSM, Erber Group, Biomin and Kemin. He has a PhD degree in microbiology.
“We are very pleased that we have found a strong management lead in Jan,” says Jan Wesjohann, MD of EW Nutrition's parent company, EW Group.
“EW Nutrition is an innovation-driven company, with intensive investment in R&D. Together with Jan we are looking to enter the next growth phase," he added.
Former CEO Michael Gerrits is heading into retirement after six years leading EW Nutrition.
A company targeting integrators, feed companies, and veterinarians, EW Nutrition says its products are designed to support animal gut health and performance, feed quality, digestibility, etc. The firm flags how it is looking to promote sustainable growth through reduced FCR, natural support against challenges, reduced need for antibiotics, and planet-friendly protein production.